PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mouser TwoPointO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Enkeltmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

TwoPointO
vs
Enkeltmann

169 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mouser TwoPointO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Einar Enkeltmann!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TwoPointO lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from TwoPointO.

Enkeltmann feints and as TwoPointO raises his hands in defense, Enkeltmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enkeltmann slips nicely into half guard.

Enkeltmann is trying to work for a kimura but TwoPointO is defending well.

Enkeltmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Enkeltmann is trying to control the action in half guard but TwoPointO is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Enkeltmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkeltmann is keen to just control but TwoPointO is a slippery customer.
TwoPointO trying to hold on to Enkeltmann's head to control him but Enkeltmann postures up.
TwoPointO knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enkeltmann on the ground.
Enkeltmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. TwoPointO knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TwoPointO has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enkeltmann is working away from the top position though.

Enkeltmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TwoPointO is just riding it out for now. Enkeltmann eventually gives up the hold.

Enkeltmann wants to work for an arm triangle but TwoPointO is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Enkeltmann controlling the action here.
TwoPointO is trying to control but can't.

Enkeltmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Enkeltmann is trying to control. TwoPointO wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
TwoPointO trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Enkeltmann wants to pass to mount but TwoPointO is defending the position.

Enkeltmann is trying to work for a kimura but TwoPointO is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TwoPointO trying to hold on to Enkeltmann's head to control him but Enkeltmann postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoPointO wants to control but Enkeltmann passes into side.
TwoPointO is not content to let Enkeltmann control the position.
TwoPointO can't do much from the bottom here.

Enkeltmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TwoPointO knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on TwoPointO's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Enkeltmann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Enkeltmann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Enkeltmann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Enkeltmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Enkeltmann moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Enkeltmann is trying to get an arm triangle but TwoPointO is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Enkeltmann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Enkeltmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TwoPointO lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
TwoPointO connects with a body shot that sends Enkeltmann's belly button to the back.
Enkeltmann has a takedown stuffed.
As Enkeltmann looks to move away, TwoPointO throws a big counter combo bu Enkeltmann just gets out of the way.

Enkeltmann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TwoPointO did well to prevent Enkeltmann getting side control.
Enkeltmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. TwoPointO knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Enkeltmann works his way into full mount!
Enkeltmann controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoPointO sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Einar Enkeltmann has got the better of the ground game so far.

Enkeltmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Enkeltmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, TwoPointO has managed to free his arm - good work.
Enkeltmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Enkeltmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TwoPointO doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Enkeltmann.
Enkeltmann is taking a breather. TwoPointO says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TwoPointO is in trouble now - Enkeltmann has advanced to mount!
Enkeltmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TwoPointO tries to hold on but Enkeltmann postures up.
TwoPointO is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Enkeltmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
TwoPointO is desperately trying to improve his position but Enkeltmann has a good base and remains in mount.

Enkeltmann has hold of TwoPointO's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and TwoPointO manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Enkeltmann is working for a guillotine from mount but TwoPointO frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoPointO is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Enkeltmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Enkeltmann looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Enkeltmann trying to control but TwoPointO is having none of it.

Enkeltmann looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Enkeltmann is working for a guillotine from mount but TwoPointO frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoPointO is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Enkeltmann prevents TwoPointO from getting the reversal.

Enkeltmann is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Enkeltmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Einar Enkeltmann!